18 cities with year-over-year price decreases
-26.4%
Biggest Drop
-12.3%
Avg Decline
Price drops can signal buying opportunities. These markets may offer better negotiating leverage and more affordable entry points compared to last year.
| # | City | YoY Change | Median Price | Days on Market | Months Supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bondurant | -26.4% | $265K | 201 days | 5.5 mo |
| 2 | Bettendorf | -25.4% | $293K | 36 days | 1.5 mo |
| 3 | Clear Lake | -19.9% | $275K | 85 days | 5.5 mo |
| 4 | Iowa City | -19.7% | $261K | 77 days | 3.5 mo |
| 5 | Ames | -17.5% | $260K | 30 days | 1.8 mo |
| 6 | Marshalltown | -15.6% | $135K | 30 days | 1.5 mo |
| 7 | Adel | -14.8% | $273K | 120 days | 5.5 mo |
| 8 | Huxley | -12.9% | $315K | 39 days | 3.8 mo |
| 9 | Clive | -11.9% | $385K | 22 days | 2.6 mo |
| 10 | Cedar Falls | -9.1% | $256K | 12 days | 1.9 mo |
| 11 | Pleasant Hill | -8.9% | $268K | 74 days | 3.7 mo |
| 12 | Tiffin | -8.2% | $360K | 112 days | 3.6 mo |
| 13 | Storm Lake | -7.6% | $158K | 22 days | 2.4 mo |
| 14 | Norwalk | -6.7% | $306K | 56 days | 4.9 mo |
| 15 | Ottumwa | -6.3% | $89K | 47 days | 3.8 mo |
| 16 | Clinton | -6.2% | $117K | 55 days | 2.5 mo |
| 17 | Des Moines | -2.9% | $212K | 33 days | 3.0 mo |
| 18 | Mason City | -1.9% | $152K | 51 days | 2.5 mo |
18 cities in Iowa are experiencing year-over-year price declines. The largest drop is in Bondurant at -26.4%.
Price drops can create buying opportunities, but timing the market is difficult. Work with a local agent who understands whether a market is stabilizing or may continue to decline.
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